12 Avenue Jules Janin, Paris (XVI). - Is 'still alive, but not very well', so is staying in Paris until spring instead of coming to London at once as he had hoped. Bolton King, author of "The Unity of Italy', has written a small book on Fascism ["Fascism in Italy"]. Salvemini would much like to get this published, and a group of friends is willing to guarantee purchase of two hundred copies so any publisher would be at no risk of losing money. 'Treve' [sic: Italian rendering of 'Trevy'] gave him an address of a publisher friend with offices not far from the British Muesum, who publishes small books like Bolton King; asks if this work could be proposed to him. If the friend does not seem 'averse', will write to King and ask him to send the manuscript.
12 Avenue Jules Janin, Paris (XVI). - Thanks 'Treve' very much; has written to Bolton King asking him to send the manuscript [of "Fascism in Italy" to Trevy's publisher friend, see 18/107], and hopes the book will 'go on quickly and well'. Is now 'well enough', though knows that he will never again be as he was before this 'crisis'; or rather as he thought he was, since October 1930 made him realise he is '57 years old' rather than 'still 20 years young'. He and his wife would be 'delighted' if Trevy stops in Paris on his way to Italy and comes to lunch or dinner with them.
Apologises for not replying sooner to Trevelyan's letter of 4 Nov, which she only received a fortnight ago. Has been unsure of what to suggest to H. T. Norton: there are many books it might be useful to translate, but she is sure they are well known and Trevelyan's friend has probably already made the choice on which he asked their advice. As Trevelyan suggested Norton might translate something by her husband, she sends the five "discorsi parlamentari" he gave last year on general politics; the speeches have appeared in Italian, and after a while (since her husband is tired and overworked) will appear in a collection of his articles, but could still appear together in English translation. An article about her husband's "Révoluzione francese" appeared in the literary supplement of the "Times" on Dec 16; this suggested there should be an English version, but she does not think Norton wants to translate this kind of work. The Berensons are in New York, and the Salveminis miss them very much.
9 Brunswick Square WC.1. - Encloses five lire which he found in his socks. He also has two sheets of two lire [stamps?] and asks if they could be useful; does not want a shilling for them, as it is not worth the trouble for either of them.
9 Brunswick Square W.C.1. - Should not have accepted the invitation to the 1917 Club on Nov 15, as he already had another engagement to lecture in Oxford; presented in the format of a mathematical proof that 'Salvemini is a dreadful idiot'.
9 Brunswick Square W.C.1. - Will be in London on Nov 26-27, and leaves England on the morning of 28 Nov; will write again when his plans are final and arrange a time to meet.
9 Brunswick Square W.C.1. - Is afraid he will not be able to meet Trevelyan before he leaves England; when he returns next year, he will 'be wiser'. Presents his compliments to Trevelyan's wife and signs off in Italian.
108 Trowbridge Street, Cambridge (Mass). - Lucretius has arrived and been greeted with joy, like an old friend. Has started reading the text and enjoying the translation. Books like this are to be 'absorbed little by little' and are 'companions for years, perhaps for the whole life'. Looks forward to seeing Trevelyan again next July.
Part draft of Trevelyan's play "Sulla". Prose piece describing a dream conversation with Thersites and Cressida [an early version of "Thersites"?]. Short extract from a verse play [?] about Iphigeneia in the underworld, searching for her father Agamemnon. Draft of "Fand".
Notebook also used from other end in: on inside cover, list of names ('Parents, E[lizabeth] T[revelyan], Bertie [Russell], B[ernard] B[erenson]' etc), perhaps a distribution list; second list ('Belisarius, Manzoni, Jiaffer and Haroum' etc), perhaps a list of possible topics; diagram of chess board [?]. Review of book by 'Prof. S.' about Italian Fascism [Gaetano Salvemini's "The Fascist Dictatorship in Italy", published in 1927?]; Trevelyan criticises "English admirers of Mussolini such as Mr Bernard Shaw and Mr Churchill" for misleading public opinion with 'ignorant and irresponsible laudation of Fascism'. Translation of extracts from Lucretius's "De Rerum Natura"; beginning of these marked with slip, 'II 478 [corrected from 473]-990, IV 1-270'.
22 Elers Road W.13, London. - Is in London until 20 Sept; if Trevelyan is at home he would like to spend a few days with him there not long before his departure; will also call on Trevelyan in London if he knows when he is there.
Asks Sraffa to answer questions he is sending him. Has seen [Gaetano] Salvemini, who cannot accept a post at Liverpool and is returning to Italy.
The University of Rochester, College of Arts and Science, Rochester, New York, Biological Laboratories. - Was very touched by Trevelyan's letter and poem, and sent both on to Salvemini who deemed the poem 'worthy of Horace'. She and Sam send their warmest thanks. Has been in correspondence with Salvemini since sending him a note on impulse last Christmas; he has just asked if he can give a lecture at Rochester on 'peace aims' and she thinks the President should 'jump at the chance'. John wrote her a letter while staying with Joan Allen; he seemed cheerful, but rather bored. Very interested to hear about Julian, but Trevelyan's best news is that he is still writing poetry: this has inspired her to get on with her scientific paper. Gordon has written twice to ask if he can come next spring, but he may not have received her replies and much might interfere. He definitely said that he was retiring. She and Sam will befriend Quentin Keynes.
The University of Rochester, College of Arts and Science, Rochester, New York, Biological Laboratories. - Hopes that Trevelyan won't mind that she discussed his poem "The Dream", with Arthur Waley's 'Chinese allegory', in a talk she had to give on "Personal Philosophies in a World at War". Two Professors for the English Department have borrowed the poem. Looks forward very much to receiving Trevelyan's "Translations from Leopardi" and will send Salvemini his copy. Mona Gooden writes how much she enjoyed it, and she herself is 'like one of Pavlov's dogs'. Discusses the Waleys: has never met Stephen, though heard a lot about him from Gordon; met Ruth and Sigi once, but now knows them well through correspondence; she and Sam are very fond of Oliver, at the University of Rochester, who cheers Luce up when she is anxious about Gordon. On 21 Feb Luce is thrilled that the copies of "Leopardi" have arrived. If Forster's lecture on Virginia [Woolf] is published she would very much like to see it. Thoughts on the war.
Railroad Mills Road, R. D. 1, Pittsford, New York. - Trevelyan's "Windfalls" has warmed her on the first day of snow; read Sam what it said about the pleasures of destruction and fire, while he was burning refuse; especially likes the essay on "Courage". A relief from 'the humbug of election speeches'. Asks if Bessie got her letter about Salvemini, who always sends affectionate greetings to the Trevelyans.
Railroad Mills Road, R. D. 1, Pittsford, New York. - Thanks Trevelyan for his lovely Christmas cards: has sent Salvemini his, and quotes from his reply, deleting something about Churchill. Salvemini has not been well, but now seems to be recovered; she wrote to him yesterday quoting Shakespeare about the mortality of kings, to cheer him after what he had said of the 'great man mentality'. Has a lovely edition of Shakespeare, by Bruce Rogers, and has been reading the plays lately. It is worse winter in living memory; she and Sam were snowed in for six days, and they have been feeding the birds. Liked Richard Church's review of "Windfalls". Asks for news of Gordon.
Hotel Desmeules, Tadoussace, P.Q, Canada. - She, Sam, and Dr MacLean are taking a holiday, near where Rupert Brooke tried to swim the Saguenay river. Looks forward to receiving Trevelyan's "Windfalls", and stresses how much his poetry meant during the war. Was worried not to have heard from Bessie, since they are such good correspondents; conversely, only worries about Gordon when she sees his handwriting. Sure that someone from Dublin will 'prove adaptable' and solve the Trevelyan's domestic problems. Asks if John has mentioned that her nephew, John Victor, has been elected Fellow of Trinity College Dublin; it is a good thing for her brother, who lost his wife and daughter during the war, to have him near. Hopes Trevelyan will have a good time in Italy. Salvemini wrote that he found it 'exhilarating' to be back there and had faith the peasants would solve their political problems. Have been reading reports of the Olympic Games in London. Sorry to hear that Julian has been ill; medical profession in England rather in turmoil over the new laws [the establishment of the National Health Service]; shocked by Sandra's account of her confinement, and glad she and the baby are doing well now. She and Sam are coming to England next year and look forward to seeing the Trevelyans then.
Wallington. - Bessie will have got his postcard saying they [he and Catherine Abercrombie] had a good journey; they are now 'having a pleasant time' despite bad weather. Going to Hallington this afternoon. Clough Williams Ellis and his wife came yesterday; they are both 'good company'; there are 'no other grown ups' except Gillian Trevelyan, with her baby. She is 'quite nice, and gets on with everybody'. The children are sometimes noisy, but there are not many of them. The Deed of Conveyance came this morning, which he will sign and send back to Down, Scott and Down today or tomorrow. Will be good to see [Gaetano] Salvemini again; thinks Thursday 31st will be a good day to do so. Glad Ada is with Bessie, and 'in better health'; sends his love to her. Will write tomorrow after seeing George and Janet [at Hallington]. Charles is 'cheerful'; they have played chess, and Bob won. Catherine has not suffered from the journey, but feels the cold; they have a fire all day in the library. Is quite well, 'in spite of tickles [from eczema]'.
Wallington. - Went to Hallington yesterday for tea; afraid Janet was 'no better, in fact noticeably less well' than when he saw her last, though she tried to be cheerful; she was 'very nervouse [sic] with her hands in a way that was new, and told me the same thing over again'. Clough Williams Ellis was 'very agreeable' and cheered George up a little, he also got Charles to talk; sorry he has gone this morning. The house is not noisy, considering there are 'three or four children in it at present'. Hopes all well at the Shiffolds; asks when the Bluths are coming and whether they are still at Cambridge. No reading aloud here at the moment, so he and Catherine [Abercrombie] sometimes read "Pride and Prejudice". Charles is 'much more affable than he used to be'. It is the Cambo Exhibition, which may involve 'a lot of tiring standing about'. Very glad Ada is at the Shiffolds. Hopes Bessie could make out [Gaetano] Salvemini's address; she should ring up Alys Russell, who will know it, if not; he knows it is 'Miss Massie', but not her initials so cannot look her up.
Grosvenor Hotel, London - Forwarding December issue of the 'National Review' [not present], which includes an article with his views on Fascism and Mussolini. Supports the imprisonment of Salvemini, says there is much he could say about Mussolini and Fascism, 'so little understood in many quarters in Italy'.
Welcombe, Stratford on Avon. - Will be glad if Bob sends on the "Unità" [Italian journal edited by Gaetano Salvemini]; read the leaders in the first two numbers with 'great interest' and shared the point of view. Grateful to Miss [Violet?] Paget. Looking forward to Mary [his daughter]'s visit to the Shiffolds.